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COHESIVE TAPE: A VERSATILE ALLY FOR MEDICAL TUBING BANDING

27-03-2024

Latex-free cohesive tape stands out as an excellent choice for medical tubing banding, offering a combination of practicality, safety, and reliability. Its unique properties make it an ideal material for various medical applications.

 

BENEFITS OF MEDICAL TUBING BANDING WITH COHESIVE TAPE

1. Impeccable Adhesion:

·         Cohesive tape wraps securely to PVC tubing, ensuring a firm and long-lasting hold that does not fray or loosen accidentally.

·         It eliminates the risk of tubing disconnection, protecting the finished product until use.

2. Safety for All:

·         Latex-free cohesive tape is hypoallergenic and latex-free, minimizing the risk of allergic reactions or skin irritation.

·         Its safety makes it ideal for tubing contact with the patient's skin, ensuring comfort and peace of mind.

3. Unmatched Ease of Use:

·         Cohesive tape can be applied and torn with extreme ease, without the need for additional tools or accessories.

·         Its practicality allows for quick and intuitive application, optimizing time and resources in the medical field.

4. Versatility for Every Need:

·         Cohesive tape is available in various sizes, colors, and adhesion levels to perfectly adapt to different banding requirements.

·         Its flexibility allows it to be used on tubing of different sizes and with different characteristics, guaranteeing a customized solution for each case.

5. An Eye for the Environment:

·         Latex-free cohesive tape is made with biodegradable and recyclable materials, helping to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability.

·         Its eco-compatibility makes it a responsible and environmentally friendly choice, in line with modern needs for planet protection.

 

DISADVANTAGES OF MEDICAL TUBING BANDING WITH COHESIVE TAPE

  • Non-Guaranteed Permeability: Not being waterproof, cohesive tape does not offer protection against liquids or contamination in humid or wet environments, limiting its use in certain circumstances.
  • Lower Resistance: Cohesive tape is not as strong as other materials, such as PE film, and can tear or break easily under high tensile or torsional forces, requiring more care during use.
  • Limited Duration: Cohesive tape has an expiration date, which makes it unsafe to use after that date.
  • Not Suitable for High Temperatures: It may lose its adhesiveness or deform if exposed to high temperatures. For ideal maintenance of its properties, it should be stored at controlled temperatures and humidity.
  • Cost: Cohesive tape, although disposable, is not a particularly economical material compared to other solutions on the market, such as PE tape or PE film.

 

In conclusion, in the field of tubing cutting, latex-free cohesive tape is an excellent choice, but with some drawbacks. A UNO TEC can develop the perfect solution for you, contact us.